Podcast Episodes

Does Curiosity Grow On Trees? with Professor Beronda Montgomery

Season 1 Episode 213

*A note from Jonathan and the Getting Curious team: We are covering the latest SCOTUS developments on Instagram and Twitter @CuriouswithJVN. Head there for insights from past guests, resources, and r…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Who Were History’s “Female Husbands”? with Professor Jen Manion

Season 1 Episode 212

What was it like to trans gender if you were living in 18th or 19th century England or America? This week, Professor Jen Manion joins Jonathan to explore the world of “female husbands,” people who we…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

How Did You Become A Superstar? with Molly Shannon

Season 1 Episode 211

Sometimes, when we get real excited about an episode, we stick our hands under our armpits and SNIFF ’EM! And this week, we’re real excited, because we have none other than THE superstar Molly Shanno…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

What’s A Day In The Life Of A Coral Reef? with Dr. Juli Berwald

Season 1 Episode 210

Coral are teeny tiny animals just two layers thick, and yet they create the biggest structures made by any biological creatures on the planet—like, the size of Italy big. Literally HOW! This week, Dr…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

What Was It Like To Get Loved Up In Georgian England? with Dr. Sally Holloway

Season 1 Episode 209

This one’s for everyone who watched Bridgerton and wondered: could I get it in Georgian England?! Dr. Sally Holloway joins Jonathan to discuss the ins and outs of love and courtship in this era, incl…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Can’t Wait For “Love That Story”? Here’s A Preview!

Season 1 Episode 208

We love a reason to be extra, and Jonathan’s new book Love That Story: Observations from a Gorgeously Queer Life goes on sale next week, so we’re dropping an extra episode to celebrate! Listen in to …

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

What’s The Power of Trans Joy? with Adri Pèrez and Chase Strangio of the ACLU

Season 1 Episode 207

As we count down to this year’s Trans Day of Visibility, there’s a lot to be thankful for: trans creativity, resilience, community. There’s also a lot on the line for trans people and those who love …

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

How Ranging Is The Eastern Himalaya? with Dr. Mona Chettri

Season 1 Episode 206

What comes to mind when you think of the Himalaya? For Jonathan, it’s a whole lot of questions! This week’s guest Dr. Mona Chettri gives us a glimpse at life in the eastern Himalaya, including how po…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

What’re The Adventures of Frogs and Toads? with Professor Kelly Zamudio

Season 1 Episode 205

“Blah,” said Toad. “I feel down in the dumps.” 

“Why?” asked Frog. 

“I’m thinking about how there’s never been an episode of Getting Curious about us.”

Frog opened up his podcast feed.

Toad p…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago

Does Old MacDonald Need A Makeover? with Professor Gabe Rosenberg

Season 1 Episode 204

Old MacDonald had a farm—and on that farm he had rich terrain for an episode of Getting Curious. Join Professor Gabe Rosenberg and Jonathan as they explore what agricultural history has to do with ou…

Published on 3 years, 9 months ago